Borrowing the Club Sunfish

Nockamixon Sail Club Borrowed Boat Program Policy

Use of Club Sailboats, Sunfish

The Nockamixon Sail Club (NSC) in 2012 assisted the State
Park in obtaining six (6) lateen rig sailboats from a Girl Scout camp in
central PA. The sailboats are stored at the
marina in the park. NSC maintains the
boats each year with volunteers and coordinates their usage during the sailing
season - April through October. NSC has
established a policy to help with this coordination.

The NSC sailboats are available at no charge on a
first-come, first-sail basis to NSC members.
During special events, the sailboats can be reserved. The 'skipper' of the sailboat should demonstrate
proficiency with sailboat rigging; be proficient at sailing in a minimum of
5-knot winds, including upwind/downwind sailing and jibing / tacking; be able
to approach a dock; and review and understand the correct sailboat-righting
(self-rescue) technique.

Boats are accessible at the marina area and are stored on
trailers. All sailboats are signed out
and in at the NSC equipment shed with the Sailing Director, a direct report to
the NSC Quartermaster. The NSC member
skipper is the 'responsible party' and must sign the Assumption of Risk and Responsibility
and Waiver of Rights Claims for Damages form(s) before use.

NSC members participating in the Borrowed Boat Program will
contribute up to two (2) hours per year in work parties or sailboat repair
work. NSC officers will arrange work parties and request “volunteers” as
necessary.

With your help, the program should be a success and allow
NSC members and their guest the ability to enjoy and promote our sport on an
exciting small lateen rig sailboat.